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Wednesday, December 21, 1988 - North Shore News

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Pets, too, can suffer
from overinduligence

HUMANS AREN'T the only ones
who might suffer from overin-
dulgence during the holiday
season.

According to local veterinarian
Dr. Brad Gilbert, there are seveval
things pets can get into at this time
of year that can cause them pro-
blems.

Turkey overload is a common
problem. Too much turkey, par-

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ticularly fatty scraps and skin, can
cause diarrhea and vomitting in
dogs and more serious side effects
like pancreatitis.

“We see this every year,’’ says
Gilbert. His advice is if you give
your dog turkey, make sure it is
lean.

Turkey bones can be dangerous
and harm the intestines if fed to
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bones in an air-tight plastic bag in-
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bage bin where a dog can dig them
out.

Chocolates. Not even dogs can
refuse them. Gilbert has known pet
owners who have come home to an
empty candy box that was left ly-
ing around and a sick dog.

Chocolate has an ingredient that
is similar to the stimulant in tea.

“In excess, it can cause a dog
harm, upsetting the metabolic rate
and setting off heart ir-
regularities,’’ Dr. Gilbert warns.

Dogs have been known to cat
chocolates along with their foil
wrappers, which causes added
stomach irritation.

The quantity of chocolate eaten
will have an effect related to the
size of the dog.

If you’re looking for a
Christmas treat for your dog, stay
away from chocolate treats, Dr.
Gilbert warns.

“They may sweeten the tooth
towards checolate,’’ he says.

Gilbert recommends straight
forward biscuits or lean meat
treats, adding that vitamin tablets
can also be given as treats.

At Christmas, it is important to

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